US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 7.2 KM SW of Oswego · Structure no. 00000000000C616

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 30
CrossesMain Canal
Location7.2 KM SW of Oswego
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
StateMontana
Coordinates48.04111, -105.95206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic263 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.